Utsav Charan Das is an Indian dancer. He is also a lyricist, music composer and play writer. In 2020, he was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian government for his contribution in Arts.[1][2]
Utsav Charan Das | |
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 Utsav Charan Das Receiving Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind. | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer Music Composer Play Writer |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Early life and education
editCareer
editDas worked as a stenographer in the state government. In 1960, he performed Ghoda Nacha for the first time with his father. He has written many lyrical plays namely Bhai Juntia, Krushna Avatar, Mahisa Nasini, Gambhiribije, Khaiunjula, Kelikadamb, Rangakeli and Gujuna. He has written many songs on health problems and social initiatives like AIDS, malaria, leprosy prevention, Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.[3]
Awards
edit- Padma Shri[2]
- Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[3]
References
edit- ^ "12 Odias honoured with Padma awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ a b "Odisha's padma prides". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ a b c Minati Singha (Jan 31, 2020). "Padma award for effort to keep art form alive | Bhubaneswar News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-05-15.